Ancient Roman Silver Hollow Amulet of a Dove
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Ancient Roman hollow silver amulet in repoussé, shaped as a standing dove with engraved wings and eyes, 2.9 cm long and 2.4 g, dating to c. 1st Century A.D., with a suspension loop, crack to one side but otherwise intact, provenance from a British private collection; acquired in 2019 from the United Kingdom; authenticity original with Certificate of Authenticity.
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Hollow silver amulet in repoussé work on the two sides in the shape of a standing dove with finely engraved details of the wings and eyes. Suspension loop at the top to attach to a necklace.
Size: 2.9 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material: Silver, 2.4 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 1st Century A.D.
Condition: Crack to one side, otherwise intact
Provenance: British private collection of Mr. A. Dajan, acquired in the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Hollow silver amulet in repoussé work on the two sides in the shape of a standing dove with finely engraved details of the wings and eyes. Suspension loop at the top to attach to a necklace.
Size: 2.9 cm L - 1 1/8 inch
Material: Silver, 2.4 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 1st Century A.D.
Condition: Crack to one side, otherwise intact
Provenance: British private collection of Mr. A. Dajan, acquired in the 1990s.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 1st Century A.D.
Name of object
Hollow Amulet of a Dove
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2019
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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